Civil War Defenses of Washington DC,MD,VA
Lat, Long: 38.9644, -77.0292
Designation:
On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War fortifications. These strategic buttresses transformed the young capital into one of the world's most fortified cities. By 1865, 68 forts and 93 batteries armed with over 800 cannons encircled Washington, DC. Today, you can visit 17 of the original sites now managed by the National Park Service.
Weather:
Civil War Defenses of Washington sites will be open. For Updates, visit the parks alert section of the website.
Directions:
Please call 202-829-4650. Directions vary based on your preference of site.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
Civil War Defenses of Washington
Washington, US, 20012
Phone: 202-829-2163
Email: kenya_finley@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entry is free
